Sunday, March 12 & Monday March 13
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! www.khv2017.ca
Collingwood’s Eddie Bush Memorial Arena has made it to the Top 10 Round in Kraft Hockeyville 2017, and we need your help to make it to the Top 2 finals!
What you need to do: make your way to www.khv2017.ca and vote for the Eddie Bush Arena! Voting opens Sunday March 12th at 9am and closes on Monday, March 13th at 11:59pm. Spread the word, tell your friends, family, and co-workers! Let’s bring Kraft Hockeyville to Collingwood this year!
March Break 2017 Collingwood & Blue Mountains
March Break Camps
March Break at Blue Mountain Resort
Elephant Thoughts March Break Day Camp
Explore Store, 10138 Hwy 26, Collingwood (March Break Camp located at Collingwood Youth Centre)
“Elephant Thoughts runs the coolest day camps in the universe!” Age-appropriate activities for kids aged 5-11including incredible hands-on science experiments designed to encourage children to understand, conserve and protect their environment. Eco- and nature-based activities will “excite kids about pursuing science, ignite their imaginations, encourage environmental stewardship and expose them to exciting aspects of science and nature in a camp-type setting.”
- Programs run from 9am – 4pm, Monday 13th through Friday 17th.
- Cost: $45/day per child
- For more information call 705-444-2012 x 211 or email camps@elephantthoughts.com
- Website www.elephantthoughts.com/day-camps
March Break Camp at Cranberry Golf Resort
19 Keith Ave. West, Collingwood
Have you got an athlete or artist in your household? Cranberry Golf Resort March Break Camp offers children from 5-8 years and 9-12 years the opportunity to “hone their sport and swimming skills, create and showcase amazing art projects and create science experiments to amaze friends and family! At Cranberry Resort, the emphasis is on helping campers make new friends and face challenges together, making memories for years to come. “Cranberry is committed to creating a fun and caring community for our guests, members and the people of Simcoe County, and we would love to share our wonderful camp programming with you.”
- March Break programs run from March 13th – 17th
- Full Week: $160 | Daily Rate: $35
- For more information, call (705) 445-5796 or email recreation@cranberryresort.com
- Website Link: www.thecranberryresort.com/march-break-camp/
Highlands Nordic
1182 Nottawasaga Concession 10 South, Duntroon
Children ages 4 – 8 will learn to cross country ski, explore winter on snowshoes and build a snow shelter! Learn about winter survival playing the animal survival game! Make traditional pioneer toys and learn how to make maple syrup! All rental equipment included. Campers will receive a hot lunch and 2 snacks each day.
- March Break programs run from March 13th – 17th
- Full Week: $235 l Daily Rate: $47
- For more information contact Kelly at (705) 444-5017 or email skiinfo@highlandsnordic.ca
- Website Link: www.highlandsnordic.ca
Theatre Collingwood March Break Drama Camp
Simcoe Street Theatre, 104-115 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
Kids 7-11 years old with an interest in the theatre will thoroughly enjoy a week of “drama” lead by local talented actor Rochelle Reynolds. Activities include a performance and talk by professional puppeteer Jay Wilson on Friday. No experience necessary, just give it a try, make new friends and have fun! AND learn about theatre!
- Camp runs 9am – 4pm Limited to 10 campers.
- $160 + HST for the full week
- For details contact Erica Angus at 705-445-2200 or email info@theatrecollingwood.ca
- Website Link: www.theatrecollingwood.ca
Explorations Green March Break Camp
Pretty River Academy, 11521 Hwy 26, Collingwood
Designed for kids who love outdoor adventure, nature and staying active, Explorations Green March Break Camp provides opportunities for indoor and outdoor winter sports, geocaching, birdhouse building, gardening, cooking and on and on!
- Camp runs from Monday 13th through Friday 17th.
- Cost: $45/day l $190/week
- For more information call 705-446-0551 or email info@environmentnetwork.org
- Website Link: www.environmentnetwork.org
Daily Activities
- Skiing/Boarding Daily 9am – 9pm (rental equipment available)
- Hike and Tube Mon – Thurs 1pm – 8pm, Fri and Sat 10am – 9pm, Sun 10am – 8pm
- Plunge Aquatic Centre Daily 10am – 7pm
- Pizza and Plunge Daily 6pm – 9pm
- Monterra Tennis Mon – Fri 9am – 9pm
Family Channel Presents March Break 2017 at Blue Mountain Resort
March Break Daily Events:
- Family Channel Chill Zone
- Columbia Guided Snowshoe Hike
- Family Channel Village Scavenger Hunt
- Taffy On Snow
- Indoor Activity Room
- Family Channel Lip Synch Concert Hosted by Deepa
- Weston 5km Guided Run
- Family Zumba (lodging Guests Only)
- MJ Byrnes Horse and Wagon Rides
- Family Channel Movie
- Live Music With Jayden Grahlman,
- Too Nice,
- Suzie McNeil and Special Guest
- Sophia Blu,
- Kate Quinn Band
- The Strange Potatoes
- Fireworks
- Interactive Drumming With Bambalamb
- Glow In The Dark Groove Dancing
- Sterik’s All-Terrain Freestyle Challenge
Collingwood Museum
45 St. Paul Street, Collingwood
March Break programs are back for kids ages 6-12 from Wednesday through Friday!
Wednesday March 17th – Sheriff For A Day: Outlaws are on the run and sheriffs are needed for some fun at the OPP station!
Thursday March 18th – Sugaring Off Time: Maple trees and syrup, please!
Friday March 19th – Annual Shenanigans Spectacular: From the Cliffs of Moher to clovers of four!
- All programs run from 9am – 12pm.
- Members $10 l Non-members $12
- Pre-registration and pre-payment required, indoor shoes mandatory and please bring a nut-free snack.
- Call 705-445-4811 for details or email museum@colligwood.ca
- Website Link: www.collingwood.ca/museum
Collingwood Public Library
55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
For Kids
Saturday March 11th – Sunday March 16th: “I Spy” Challenge
Monday March 13th at 2pm: Great Collingwood Paper Airplane Competition
Monday March 13th at 6:30pm: Evening Story Time
Tuesday March 14th from 10am – 3pm: Tech Tuesday
Thursday March 16th from 10am – 2pm: Library Mini Golf
Friday March 17th at 10:30pm: Be Our Guest – A Beauty and the Beast Tea Party
Friday March 17th at 2pm: Enchanted: A Beauty and the Beast Even
For teens
Monday March 13th from 11 – 12pm: Bad Art Contest
Tuesday March 14th from 6 – 8:30 pm: Escape Room Madness
Wednesday March 15th from 2 -3pm: Candy Sushi Mania
Thursday March 16th from 10 – 12pm: Library Mini-Golf
Friday March 17th from 5 – 7pm: Teen Pizza Party
- Registration may be required, call 705-445-1571 for details.
- Website Link: www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, Collingwood
260 Scenic Caves Road, Blue Mountains
Take advantage of a $10 March Break Trail Pass Special (all ages), weekdays during March Break. Get the whole family outdoors for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, a trek across the 420 ft. Suspension Bridge, night-time cross country skiing by headlamp, guided night snowshoe hikes (reservations required), a winter-themed nature Scavenger Hunt, Children’s Adventure Play Park, Warm-up cabin, roasted s’mores and more.
Guided Snow Shoe Hikes on March 11, 15 & 18, 2017
Strap on your snowshoes for a dramatic night-time hike. Enjoy a professionally guided romp through 1 ½ to 2 hours worth of an enchanting winter wonderland. Trails wind through a mature forest of 100 foot tall trees, sparkling views of the countryside at the Suspension Bridge and breathtaking lookouts from the top of the Niagara Escarpment. No experience is required and the pace is moderate. Recommended for ages 8-10 and older.
- Open 9am – 5pm through March Break, last ticket sold at 3:30pm.
- Cal 705-446-0256 x 223 for more information
- Website Link: www.sceniccaves.com
Collingwood Public Library
55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
For Kids
Saturday March 11th – Sunday March 16th: “I Spy” Challenge
Monday March 13th at 2pm: Great Collingwood Paper Airplane Competition
Monday March 13th at 6:30pm: Evening Story Time
Tuesday March 14th from 10am – 3pm: Tech Tuesday
Thursday March 16th from 10am – 2pm: Library Mini Golf
Friday March 17th at 10:30pm: Be Our Guest – A Beauty and the Beast Tea Party
Friday March 17th at 2pm: Enchanted: A Beauty and the Beast Even
For teens
Monday March 13th from 11 – 12pm: Bad Art Contest
Tuesday March 14th from 6 – 8:30 pm: Escape Room Madness
Wednesday March 15th from 2 -3pm: Candy Sushi Mania
Thursday March 16th from 10 – 12pm: Library Mini-Golf
Friday March 17th from 5 – 7pm: Teen Pizza Party
- Registration may be required, call 705-445-1571 for details.
- Website Link: www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
